Karma Lekshey Ling Shedra was established in 1990 at the request of His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche. It's purpose is to provide the sons of Himalayan Buddhist families an education combined with monastic training, including the study of philosophy, logic and religious history. The project to educate these children began with only thirty students. Since 1990, the number of students has increased annually.

As the number of pupils and students has grown, additional buildings have been added, but still not enough. We are still in need of classrooms, bedrooms and common rooms as well as sufficient kitchen facilities. The Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies provides youngsters the opportunity to study classic Buddhist texts about philosophy and logic. Furthermore, classes in computer skills and English are also offered. The aim of the curriculum and discipline at Karma Lekshey Ling Shedra is to train Buddhist monks so that they are later qualified to teach the Buddhadharma and eventually can guide their own students and disciples in the best way.